Sony Twitters MAG Beta Codes

@Demonbird: Twitter is awesome you can follow Oprah Winfrey

Firemane

@Demonbird: Truer words were never spoken.

@Demonbird: I cringe at the mention of the thing.

*wince*

Seems to be getting worse with time...

@Jimmy From The Block: They did last night. Download the new update and it also unlocks the 128 v 128

Firemane

@Ehardergardens: No, the PS3 is only compatible with b/g, unfortunately.

@Demonbird: I hate Facebook, Myspace, and you can name all of those siimilar site.

But Twitter is ok imo. It's not populated by stupid addons, people don't poke you every 5 minutes and anything else annoying Facebook has. (I don't want to join X group against Y stupid protestation, and no thanks for asking),

Twitter is a mix of RSS feeds mixed with a bit of chatting up with friends, more or less publicly.

edit: typo (love the edit button)

@Koztah: So then where's the counter that explains why it *isn't* a retarded love child of Quake and Frontlines?

That at least provided a mental picture of the resultant gameplay that "worth checking out" doesn't.

And if you're talking about going to all sorts of lengths to get into a beta, discussing how the current beta can be frustrating due to limitations of date, time, and other players seems to pretty on point.

@Ur-Lord-Crypy: it is a beta remember.

i thought it looked alot like frontlines when i saw it too, but it looks like it can actually succeed in its mission as long as they get things done, and aim for a solid game rather than a release date

@lilsamuraijoe: Perhaps the same could be said of all reli...er...internet fads.

Koztah

@Yossarian: Take note though, the only detailed explanation regarding his opinion is on the times the beta runs and how it's difficult to find enough people for a game - the distribution being extremely limited since it is of course a beta.

"Nothing to drool over" is not explained at all.

Koztah

@zgreenwell: It's funny because it's true.

@grantanamo: Lag you get on PSN maybe your area, or your ISP, as I never get lag on PSN, and I connect wirelessly.

Anyone know if the ps3 can accept a usb 802.11N(draft) device?

@lilsamuraijoe: Then don't follow the people you don't like.
Imagine twitter, like instead of reading everything in the Kotaku comments, you only have to read the ones that you've hearted.

@Oyn: White Knight: Your thought was in the right place...

However, I am going to call stuff exactly what they are anyway - regardless of what new PC standard comes out.

@Oyn: White Knight: Don't mind him, look at his past posts and you'll notice he's a complaining basement dwelling troll.

Outkastprince

@THEMISSING: He at least had some valid sounding explanations to his opinion.

@Ur-Lord-Crypy: Well I feel both those games had huge potential, and if they had met it, both would be my main MP games. if it weren't for some minor issues (frontlines mostly their messed up MP interface and lack of players), they would have been amazing.
I hope they get this polished right, because both those games had some problems, including marketing, and MAG looks to offer exactly what I want from a online combat game. That's a long way from actual delivering it though. I'm hopeful but highly skeptical this will succeed even if it's exactly what i want, as everyone seems to want 'BF lite' games now.

@[www.thinkb4youspeak.com]

@THEMISSING: Games are like women. They're all worth checking out. Some are only worth a glance, some are worth a sustained glance, and some are worthy of a long sustained relationship... until it gets old and looks ugly compared to all the much younger games out there.

Still waiting for them to open up the SVER faction.

Anyone know if this game will be bundled with the sony bluetooth headset like Socom? Seems like a must have accessory if it's squad based and all.

@Ur-Lord-Crypy: and you are quickly de-trolled by the comment below you saying it's great and worth checking out.

THEMISSING

@SlinkyGuy - So British, I piss tea and poop scones.: There is nothing wrong with Twitter. In fact its a sound idea. Its just the people that use it.

@Calverz: Either this is sarcasm or banhammers should rain down upon you.

@Demonbird: That's how I use to feel, before realizing the ladies love twittering.

Now i spend my time twittering their twitters.

Outkastprince

@Demonbird: Your gay then

Calverz

Not sure if anyone here is in the beta. Can tell you much, but what I can say is that this game is like Frontlines fuel of war and Quake wars had a crack baby that they dropped on its head for the first few years.

Nothing to drool over. The beta is limited times in the day when most people are working And Sometimes it takes an hour+ to get enough people into a game for it to start.
So, Defanately NOT worth having to sign up to twitter for.

Ur-Lord-Crypy

@SlinkyGuy - So British, I piss tea and poop scones.:

The real question: What isn't wrong with Twitter?

I got into the beta when the first wave of e-mails came out. To be honest, I wasn't going to buy this game but the beta has really got me considering it. The graphics are pretty decent considering the scope, but more importantly there is little to no lag. I figured based on a lot of the lag issues that other PSN games have that hosting 128+ players would be a real issue. So far (at the moment the largest games are 128) I have yet to be affected by this. The gameplay is quite intriguing and the squad based mechanics are really fun (it's great bossing people around, although par for the course not many people have mics). This game is worth considering, although I'm still not sold on purchasing it yet.

grantanamo

@Demonbird: Yo dawg, I heard you like twitter, so we put twitter in your twitter, so you can get your tweet on while you get your tweet on.

Seriously though, I don't see how Twitter is any more annoying than Myspace or Facebook. It's all the same bullshit, that I use incessantly.

@SlinkyGuy - So British, I piss tea and poop scones.: How much time ya got buddy?

@Demonbird: What's wrong with Twitter then?

SlinkyGuy - So British, I piss tea and poop scones.

@Demonbird: werd

@Southrncomfortjm: for a chance at a beta no.

nikeforces

@Demonbird: I don't know who the hell you are but you got a heartclick anyway. Truer words haven't been spoken in quite some time.

@Demonbird: Hahahaha so true.

@Demonbird: Same here.

Still not worth associating myself with twitter.

I completely forgot about the bit at the W. I got a ticket but don't think I can make it. What are the odds attendees get into the beta?

@Demonbird: If I could vote your comment down, I would. Does "not associating" yourself with something popular make you cool? Are you going to paint your fingernails black now?

I don't associate myself with this thread, it's soooo long, and that's soooo not my style.

Twitter has brought me so much free stuff, you just wouldn't believe it. Your loss genius.

@Adhominem: Then call me a masochist.

ctorrans

I have a feeling MAG is going to flop big time. Modern Warfare 2 is going to beat the crap out of its target audience base.

Adhominem

Hmmmm...

iownahonda

I just can't wait till they all eventually merge and become: TwitMyFace!

Bildo818

I fucking hate these Twitter code-giveways. Just run a open beta Zipper, these things are stupid.

@Dr. Evil Genius: I'm with ya.

Omegastrider The objective speaker

I'm currently in the beta. While I can appreciate the sheer scope that they are trying to hit with larger groups of players, the actual gameplay leaves something to be desired. Comparisons to Frontlines: Fuel of War and Section 8 are apt... the controls are a bit rigid, the graphics are passable and the objectives, classes and weapons are standard fare. The only real differentiators are the number of players and the idea that the larger global battle between factions will be persistent. Alas, my opinion is that adding more people to the mix does not necessarily equate to more dramatic tension or strategic tactics -- if anything, it simply increases the standard multi-player chaos. As for the global persistence, it's not really up and running full-throttle in the beta, but it's not a feature that is going to make-up for gameplay that you'll likely get bored with after a few hours. It could just be a personal preference of play style, but I've had much more fun with Killzone 2 and Battlefield 1943. Definitely worth checking out before laying down full price.

MAG looks like shyte, and yes, I have a PS3.

yargh

@kayven: LOL. I see that you had to edit your post. Did you make a similar mistake?

...you turd.

grantanamo

I only want in this so I can play with some clan-mates.

@Firemane: Oh sweet I did not play last night. Looks like I will be deleting my character again.

@Devilbless: It's it's, not its...you turd.

@Ur-Lord-Crypy: Yeah, I can totally see your side to this. Although, I really like the guns. They are pretty realistic if you ask me. And how high have you ranked up? The latter tier guns are pretty sweet to handle. I feel like this game is much closer to SOCOM FPS than anything. But, as I always state, I play MGO, I like overly tactical games. It's too bad that SOCOM was released as such a bloody mess. Even though I've heard that it's improved dramatically I just haven't gotten back into it. I definitely think that this game is going to fall victim to COD:MW2 though. They are just too similar, and TBH, COD will probably be much better.

grantanamo

@oosiegewolfoo: Yeah, what a load of crap. Class and faction are two different things. Crap on that.

From someone in the beta, not worth it. Clunky as heck.

@Ur-Lord-Crypy: Do you know why your comment sounds like a trollish one?
You regard anything and anyone with crappy language "you turd" "too* brain dead to understand it"
I'm sorry, but if you wish to be taken seriously, cut the craptalk, if you just wanna keep yourself unstarred, please, go on.

*Its too, not to.

@Ur-Lord-Crypy: Oh and..
There are limited time during the day that the beta servers are up unless its a PX or convention day where they are showing off the game.

YOu know, I re-read my first comment and I thought it was straight to the point. and I think the people that I wanted to understand it did, and the ones who made snide remarks were just pissed because they are to brain dead to understand it.

Ur-Lord-Crypy

@Yossarian: Thank you.
I keep making the mistake of forgetting that when im talking in forums I have to put everything in exact detail like im talking to my 5 year old.

You want more detail...
Its bland, looks EXACTLY like frontlines and quake wars combined. Fog of war and smoke effects just like frontlines. Characters movments just like quake wars. Weapons are very cheap feeling and sound slightly off.
There were thousands that got beta codes but only a few hundred used them, which makes it pointless for them to have.
The lighting effects are ugly at best. There is no/little lag for the game sizes which I thought was a plus.
Lighting is dark, collision detection even for a beta is completely poo..... To much more to go through

Now granted, The game is "fun" in ways. If you dont have any other games then I can see why you would stay on it all day.

But having to wait hours for full games, having strange lag spikes in the middle of games or games starting over...

I fully understand this is a beta, I have beta tested many a game in my long boring life, So im sure the final retail version will be much much different.

But, im talking about only the beta here and it is my opinion.
Dude up there calling me some kind of troll proved himself as the troll just to reply to my comment. you turd

Ur-Lord-Crypy

One of the ?'s was what class did the guy in a video play as and who won. Everyone Said repair class(that's what he said in the video) and Raven won. However, sony meant which faction did he play as and who won. Bullshit cuz I answered the ? right before anyone else.

@grantanamo: no the edit was "you turd" but nice try.

@MCWHAMMER: Isn't painting ones nails a fad too? Not buying that analogy.

I choose to stay away from it because most people are stupid. Since it is popular with stupid people, I go in the opposite direction. It's really that simple.

A place to gather can be the most sophisticated and futuristic as it wants to be but if idiots occupy it's confines, you will never find me there.

Judging by comments from beta testers, not worth the effort. Overall impression seems to be that this game is pretty mediocre.

@thecrisisfromthesky: Most people will still not use the headset though. Each time I play Battlefield 1943 I start off with the headset and realize I'm the only one talking :(

@ctorrans: They call me the Gimp

@Etheris escapes via Town Portal: Yes there is. Thing is, you need to apply for that position first and then slowly make your way up the command chain's ranks.

Considering that the demo has just been released, I'd say that PalmerEldritch is being too hasty with his judgment. Zipper have already mentioned that it'll take time before people can get to commanding ranks necessary to control an all-out war.

@PalmerEldritch: Is there a CO of the whole team that can give objectives? How does the chain of command influence the game or are people not active enough in commanding to make a difference?

@Adhominem: I hope it's good, but I will definitely wait to see reviews before purchasing.